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POC GLUCOSE

Message
POC


Test Code
LAB1234010


Alias/See Also
POC Glucose; Nova
StatStrip; Blood Glucose


CPT Codes
82962

Includes
Glucose


Preferred Specimen
Fresh whole blood


Minimum Volume
1.2 μL after the first drop is wiped off.


Other Acceptable Specimens

EDTA, lithium heparin, or sodium heparin, venous, arterial. Capillary.
NOT acceptable: Cord blood samples


Instructions
Capillary only if not on vasopressors. See procedure


Transport Container
none


Transport Temperature
Room Temp.


Specimen Stability

Capillary samples are tested immediately. Venous and arterial blood anticoagulated with heparin should be performed within 30 minutes.


Report Available
Results from Point of Care glucose testing, performed at the bedside, are interfaced to the EMR.


Reference Range
65 - 99 mg/dL




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.